“Speedster”, is a Sportster Cafe Racer tribute to Porsche that has been runner-up in the world (modified Harley category) in theAMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building2018. And thanks to it, the workshop motorcycle transformation of Lord Drake Kustoms it has positioned itself among the best Harley workshops in Malagaand the rest of Spain.
The words of Ferry Clot that inspired this Sportster Cafe Racer
Behind this motorcycle there is a story that the owner of LDK, Fran Manen, will never forget. Fran was preparing since 2018 a custom motorcycle to compete in the AMD World Championship held in October. In the month of July of that year, the Lord Drake Kustoms team assumed (much to their dismay) that it was impossible to finish the project on time and decided to cancel their assistance.
Suddenly, one day at the end of August, Fran Manen received a call from his friend Ferry that would change the course of this whole story.
Ferry Clot founder of Hot Dreams and pioneer of motorcycle transformation in Spain; He called to ask Fran if he was going to Germany at the World Custom Bike Show
in October. Ferry needed someone to take his motorcycle to compete and he could not attend because he was sick. Fran asked him what was wrong with him, and Ferry replied that he was fighting cancer.
The owner of LDK, stunned by this news, replied to Ferry that he would not attend the championship because he no longer had time to finish his project. Ferry’s response was: “NO, try to go anyway, you’ve been there once and you’ve seen how important it’s to be there. If you cannot finish that project you wanted, take one of the transformed Harley you have already finished, detail it, improve it what you can and go, even to make a presence”.
Fran went on to say that it was impossible, that he had already lost the illusion and that there was only a little more than a month left. So he didn’t want to think about the championship that year or its custom Harley. However, from that conversation, Fran did not stop thinking about the words of Ferry Clot.
Three days later, after much reflection and not sleeping, everything changed. Fran Manen arrived at his Harley customization workshop in Malaga, and informed his team that they were going to the championship. He would use a Harley Davidson Sportster Cafe Racer that they were building for a customer and that was about to end.
Fran called the client and asked if he could take the motorcycle to the Customization World Championship, although changes in colors, finishes and details should be made for this.
The motorcycle owner told him “Go ahead”. And there began a trip against the clock that, in less than a month, made Lord Drake Kustoms go from not attending the Championship to become the Runner-Up in the world of transformation of Harley.
The transformation process of the Harley Sportster 883
The idea was to turn this Sportster 883 Cafe Racer, almost finished, into a project that Fran had in his head for some time: a motorcycle tribute to the car brand Porsche (hence its name “Speedster” in honor of one of the mythical models of the German brand).
For this, the work of transformation of this motorcycle had to have a sporty, aggressive and elegant result. It has to be a Porsche motorcycle, it has to remind a 911 Carrera, a Speedster or a 917 model of the 24 hours of Le Mans.
A good job of painting and airbrushing on custom motorcycles like this one is absolutely necessary to obtain the great keys. And of course, details, many details, such as the Porsche emblems, the rear pilots, the craft tail, the wooden grips combined with chrome, sports gas cap and a very long list of exclusive components.
This Harley Davidson Sportster 883 R from 2007 converted to Cafe Racer and built in our motorcycle workshop in Malaga, was in 2nd place worldwide (modified Harley category) in the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building held in Germany in 2018.
From here, we want to thank and share part of this triumph with our friend Ferry Clot. Wherever he is, he is surely customizing something. Thanks Ferry!
“Speedster” Gallery
Photo Credits: Onno Wieringa - madnessphotography.nl for AMD.
You can order your own “Speedster” or Harley Cafe Racer now!
USED BASE IN THIS UNIT: Harley Davidson Sportster 883 (you can use any Sportster model) STYLE: Cafe Racer
BASE: You can use any model of Sportster. TIME: 90 days aprox. SHIPPING: Worldwide. Free shipping to USA & EUROPE.
“ENVY” it may seem like a strange name for a motorcycle, but considering that it is probably one of the best Harley Davidson Softail custom to date by Lord Drake Kustoms and one of the modified bikes that has attracted the most, its name makes sense.
Softail “Envy” is one of the most famous creations by Fran Manen
A Harley Softail custom destined to compete in the Custom Bike Shows
This was the first transformed motorcycle that Lord Drake Kustoms performed in his Harley workshop in Malaga to present it at a Custom Bike Show.
“With this motorcycle, we wanted a transformed Harley that was different from what Harley workshops do in Spain. A custom motorcycle with a vintage and racing style and above all a tribute to the famous Boardtracker motorcycles, but with current airs. And I think the resulting mix has been up to the task… at least it’s something totally different.”
The infinite details of the“ Envy ”
The colin, the tank, the handlebars, the numbers, the front mask, the front fender or the front grille; These are some of the pieces that have been made exclusively for this Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy transformed on a whim.
Note that all wiring is internal (inside the handlebar, chassis, etc). In addition, it has been embellished the Twin Cam engine with a set of transparent covers. Leather details as in the case of the footrest, handlebars or the front mask itself. If you look closely, you will discover endless more details.
It is not a Cafe Racer motorcycle or a Bobber; It is a motorcycle with a Boardtracker air, a mixture of Old School and Custom styles. The number “76” was very easy to choose …. the year of birth of Fran Manen’s couple.
Fran tells us: “Some friends and colleagues in the sector who have Cafe Racer workshops in Spain or other types of motorcycle transformation workshops outside the world of Harley Davidson, have asked me several times what style of Moto Custom is this. The truth is that some love it and others hate it.”
“Envy”, a winning Harley Davidson Softail custom.
In 2016, this motorcycle was in the 5th position worldwide (modified Harley category) in the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building held in Germany.
“Envy” at podium in Custom Bike Show in Cascais (Portugal)
Remember! The “Envy” is bad, very bad, the “Envy” kills … Do not envy anything or anyone, just work hard and everything will come. Transform envy into inspiration and motivation, that’s the secret!
This custom Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL converted to Cafe Racer motorcycle byLord Drake Kustoms in his custom workshop in Miami, is probably one of the first Harley Cafe Racer with Twin Cam engine.
The Red Baron flies again … but this time on two wheels
Since he arrived in the Americas in 2009, the founder and owner of Lord Drake Kustoms, the Malaga-born Fran Manen, was determined to make a transformed motorcycle somewhat different and that’s why he opted for the model Dyna Low Rider by Harley Davidson.
This model is one of the motorcycles of the range Harley less valued in the United States. It was after doing several Cafe Racer motorcycles with Sportster bases when he decided to make one with a Big Twin engine; and what a better base than a Dyna, a Low Rider in this case.
People think that he was crazy when he told his clients and friends that he was doing a Cafe Racermotorcycle with a Harley Davidson Big Twin model, but in the end, he succeeded. As a result, the “Red Baron” has a powerful Twin Cam A (1,450cc) engine, which gave it a bit more power with a 58mm S&S carburetor and an S&S air filter.
This Dyna Cafe Racer is possibly one of the first Cafe Racer Big Twin in the United States and perhaps in the world. By the way, the number 80 of the side plates, is the number of planes that the Red Baron shot down in combat.
The entire metal back was manufactured by hand, including the seat. The front suspension bars were modified and longer air cushions were placed. All this seasoned with a series of details, such as the transparent engine covers and many more that gave life to the new machine.
A custom Harley Davidson Dyna full of awards and recognition
The first fight of the Red Baron was just the day after leaving for the first time the Harley Davidson workshop of Lord Drake Kustoms in Miami. In one of the most prestigious Custom Bike Shows in the USA, the Rat’s Hole; in this case in which it is celebrated in Daytona Bike Week.
And the result could not be better. Piloted by its builder, Fran Manen, he won first prize in the Cafe Racer category.
This motorcycle has won the following US BIKE SHOWS:
2013 DAYTONA BIKE WEEK BIKE SHOW (Daytona, FL –USA) Category Cafe Racer
2013 RAT´S HOLE BIKE SHOW (Leesburg, FL –USA) Category Cafe Racer
2013 FESTIVALS OF SPEED BIKE SHOW (Mission Inn Resort, FL –USA)
Long live the Baron …
Datasheet and modifications
Base: HD Dyna Low Rider FXDL
Name: Red Baron Racer
Engine: 88 Twin Cam 1,450cc
Exhaust: Vance & Hines
Carburetor: S&S 58mm Throttle Body Kit
Air filter: Single hole tuned induction system S&S
Brakes: HD calipers and DNA rotors
Wheels: ADN (18 “rear and 19” front)
Suspension: -3 inches front (modified by LDK) and rear air absorbers
Gas tank: Sportster 4.5 gallons (modified by LDK)
Fairing: HD (modified by LDK)
Rear tail: manufactured by LDK
Seat: manufactured by LDK
Side plate numbers: manufactured by LDK
Fork: manufactured by LDK
Odometer holder: manufactured by LDK
Paint, powder paint and graphics: by LDK
Others: clarity covers RSD and clips, LED indicators and tail light
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Order this “Red Baron” Harley Cafe Racer model right now!
Style: Cafe Racer Base: HD Dyna Low Rider (You can use any HD Dyna or Sportster model as a base)
Execution time: 90 days approx. Shipping: Worldwide. Free shipping to the entire European Community and the USA.
A few months ago, David contacted Lord Drake Kustoms in his workshopHarley Davidson in Malaga. There he told them his ideas to transform a motorcycleHarley Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD that he had just acquired in a Harley Bobber.
A Harley Bobber “Trending Topic”
Coincidentally, at that time, David was about to present a new fashion and accessories brand called “Trending Topic”.
Fran Manen (owner of LDK) and David had a meeting at the LDK motorcycle customization workshop, where it was clear that the motorcycle should be something different. He wanted to use it as a corporate image, so he didn’t want the typical thing seen so far with the Softail Deuce.
Fran Manen was very excited about the idea because among other reasons, the Softail Deuce is his Harley favorite and it was the first Harley he had and with which he started in the world of motorcycle customization and transformation.
The owner of “Trending Topic” said that he wanted a motorcycle with a Sportster peanut-type fuel tank. The rear should keep the Harley tire original lenticular (which characterizes the Deuce models) and should have the logo of its brand (a Hashtag).
From that base, Fran began working on the project. After several tests, it was determined that the motorcycle’s paint should be all black, like a suit. The exception would be the gas tank that would go white like the shirt that usually accompanies a black suit.
The process of adapting the Harley Softail Deuce in a Harley Bobber
It began by modifying and adapting a type tank Sportster“Peanut”, replace the ignition and contact and replace the handlebar with a new model 1” drag bar that would give width to the motorcycle.
Afterward, the rear of the Softail chassis was modified and was manufactured with Bobber-type rear fender and the integrated LED pilot. The floating seat without springs with the brand “Trending Topic” was inserted in the back.
Many other details were added, such as the front wheel of big spokes for Harley Davidson or the digital motor speedometer mini motogadget. In addition, three elements that would break with the typical Bobber-look were incorporated in the front of the motorcycle: a Harley dome, a keel-spoiler and a front grille.
The result, a motorcycle that, like the brand it represents, is giving and will give a lot to talk about. Wherever it goes, it becomes the “Trending Topic” of the event. It doesn’t matter if they are shirt cufflinks, a tie or this Harley Davidson transformed into our custom workshop.
Finally, all the reforms carried out in this legalized Harley Davidson were passed through our service of Homologation of transformed motorcycles.
From Lord Drake Kustoms, we want to thank David and the entire “Trending Topic” team for the trust placed in us and especially for how nice it has been to work with them on this project. Thank you very much, good luck and above all, that you were “Trending Topic” for a long time!
As always, we have two rules in Lord Drake Kustoms to which we remain loyal: “Always make different bikes” and “Nothing is impossible”. This motorcycle is proof of that. We are tired of always seeing the same custom bikes and especially the same Harley Davidson custom.
The first of a long list of Harley Davidson Scrambler
“Soulbreaker” was the first of a series of scrambler motorcycles with base Harley Davidson Sportster, which was customized to inaugurate our branch in Europe, specifically a new motorcycle transformation workshop in Malaga.
This Sportster Scrambler has been in the third position in the category “modified Sportster”, in the Harley Davidson European Custom Bike Show held in St. Tropez (France).
Currently, this custom motorcycle with scrambler-style and seal LDK, circulates on the roads of Austria from the hands of its new owner, Mario, a man who loves the transformed Harley and who fell in love with this Harley Scrambler (or Street Tracker, according to opinions of someone, when he saw it live.
Technical data
Name: “Soulbreaker”.
Style: Scrambler, Street Tracker.
Brand: Harley-Davidson.
Model: 2006 Sportster 1200 C.
Engine: 1200 cc.
Transmission: Converted to chain by LDK.
Foot Controls: Modified by LDK.
Brakes: DNA brake discs.
Front Wheel: 19” Tailored tires Fat Daddy.
Rear Wheel: 18” Tailored tires Fat Daddy.
Fuel tank: Peanut.
Front Suspension: Modified by LDK.
Rear Suspension: Increase +3” Air shock absorbers.
Front Fender: Manufactured by LDK.
Rear Fender: Manufactured by LDK.
Seat: Manufactured by LDK.
Exhaust: 2:1 Vance and Hines.
Air Filter: RSD.
Odometer: Digital incorporated in handlebar support.
License plate holder: Manufactured by LDK.
Illumination: Front light, Rear light incorporated into fenders, front turn signals on handlebars, LED rear turn signals on shocks.
Other modifications: Handlebar, electrical wiring inside the handlebar, grips, handles, gas cap, horn covers, footrests, spark plug wires, spark plug covers, mirrors…
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You can order this Harley Davidson Sportster now!
BASE: Harley Davidson SPORTSTER XL 883/1200 or any Sportster’s model. STYLE: Scrambler/Street Tracker
TIME: 60 – 90 days aprox. SHIPPING: Worldwide. Free shipping to USA & EUROPE.
LOCATION: This bike is at our European location (Málaga, Spain). We can do the same bike at our USA location (Miami, FL) for the American market.
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